Emergency Response Procedures Manual - Tooele Technical College

4. Do not return to the building or leave the grounds without authorization.5. Wait until the All Clear Manager directive is given before returning to the building6. Do not attempt to move your car or to go home until released by a member of theSweep Team, SM, or CP. City streets may be more dangerous than staying put and gaslines may be damaged creating a fire hazard.10

Bomb ThreatWhen a bomb threat is received, the CP will consult with the SM, Tooele County FireDepartment, and the Tooele County Sheriff’s Department to determine if evacuation of thebuilding is required. Since bomb threats can happen at any time, students, faculty, and staffshould become familiar with the procedures listed below prior to an actual emergency.Preparation:1. Be familiar with the layout of your building and all building exits.2. Be familiar with Tooele Tech Emergency Evacuation Procedures.3. Know which staff and faculty members in your area are responsible to direct activities inthe event of an emergency situation.Bomb Threat1. Keep the caller on the phone as long as possible2. Get detailed information from the caller Where is the bomb located? When will it go off? What does it look like? What will cause it to go off? Did you place it? Why? What is your name? What is your location?3. Use caller ID if possible.4. Have someone Call 9-1-1.Suspicious Package or Bomb Found1. Do not touch the device.2. Do not use cellular or radio communication within 100 feet of the device.3. Immediately evacuate the area to the evacuation point.Hazardous Materials and Chemical SpillsWith input from faculty and/or staff, the SM will consult with the Tooele County FireDepartment and/or the Tooele County Sheriff’s Department to determine evacuation of thebuilding after a hazardous material incident or chemical spill. Since chemical spills can happenat any time, students and staff should become familiar with the procedures listed below priorto an actual emergency.Preparation:11

1. Be familiar with the layout of your building and all exits.2. Be familiar with Tooele Tech Emergency Evacuation Procedures.3. Know which staff and faculty members in your area are responsible to direct activities inthe event of an emergency situation.What to do:1. If the hazardous material is inside, leave the area immediately and notify the SM. Beprepared to follow specific decontamination and evacuation instructions.2. If the hazardous material is outside, stay inside and move away from windows anddoors.3. If evacuation order is issued, proceed immediately to the safest exit.4. Follow instructions of emergency responders.5. Never re-enter a building after a hazardous material incident unless instructed to do soby the SM, Tooele County Fire Department, or the Tooele County Sheriff.6. Sweep Team members will report information on the safety and location of students,faculty, and staff and other occupants of the building to the SM.Loss of Power or Utility OutageA power outage or interruption of the natural gas or water supply to the building can occurwithout warning. Students, faculty, and staff should review the information below to beprepared for a loss of power or utility outage. See also the Class Closure Process.What to do:1. Remain in your work area or classroom until instructed to do otherwise by the SM.2. The SM determines the nature of the outage and estimates of the length of timeneeded to correct the problem. If necessary, follow the Class Closure Process.3. Evacuation instructions will be given verbally by the SM or a Sweep Team member.4. Re-entry instructions will be provided by the SM.5. Short-term evacuation (20 to 30 minutes) of the building will require students, faculty,and staff to remain at the designated assembly area until instructed to re-enterbuilding.6. Long-term evacuations and/or class closure will require students to contact StudentServices staff regarding occupancy. Information will also be posted on the website andnotifications sent via Crisis Manager App.7. If necessary, alternate college sites will be determined by the CP in coordination withthe SM and Administrative staff.8. Students, faculty, and staff may remain in the building for a short period of timewithout power, water, or heat.Storms, Bad Weather, or FloodsMajor storms or a flood may occur without warning. Students and staff should review the12

information listed below before an actual emergency occurs.What to do:1. If at the college, remain in your work area or classroom until instructed to dootherwise. CP or SM will inform instructors, who in-turn will inform students of theweather conditions and advice students to remain in the building until weatherconditions improve.2. If at home, students may contact Student Services if open for instructions concerningclass closures. Notification of school closures will be given via Crisis Manager App,texts from the Rained Out services, or Tooele Tech website. Faculty and staff will becontacted by the same line of communication.3. The CP will contact state and local emergency management agencies to determine theseriousness of the weather and receive recommendations for class closure. In the eventof class closure, the CP will notify administration who in-turn will notify faculty and staff.4. If there is a major storm, stay inside and move away from windows and doors. The CP orSM will notify students, staff, and visitors through Sweep Team members when it is safeto exit the building.5. Evacuation of the building will be determined by the SM.6. Evacuation instructions will be given verbally by the Sweep Team members.7. Long-term evacuations and/or class closure will require students to contact StudentServices, faculty and staff will contact immediate supervisors.ALL CLEAR Guideline:1. Find your Evacuation Manager (for students it will be your instructor).2. If you suspect that someone is missing or trapped tell your Evacuation Manager and theywill contact the Assembly Point Manger.3. Do not re-enter the building until instructed to do so by the fire department or All ClearManager.4. Follow directions of fire and police personnel and the team leader and all clear staff.13

Security Response ProceduresHostage SituationPrior to an actual hostage situation, students and staff should become familiar with SecurityResponse Procedures described in the Emergency Response Plan.Preparation:1. Be familiar with the layout of your building and all exits.2. Be familiar with Tooele Tech Emergency Evacuation Procedures.3. Know which staff and faculty members in your area are responsible to direct activities inthe event of an emergency situation.4. Always inform a co-worker if you will be out of the office for a significant period of time.What to do:1. If you are taken hostage: Remain calm. Do what the hostage taker tells you to do. Do not argue or antagonize the hostage taker. It is important for the hostage taker to see you as an individual. Attempt to establish a positive bond between you and the hostage taker.2. If you become aware of a hostage situation: Call 911 and provide requested information to the dispatcher. Notify the CP, SM and other staff and faculty members in your area who areresponsible to direct activities in an emergency situation. Indicate that a hostage incident is in progress. Provide details. Indicate that you have already notified police.ALL CLEAR Guideline:1.2.3.4.CP or SM will voice the ALL CLEAR and release the building from lockdown.SM will verbally announce the ALL CLEAR to Sweep Team members.Sweep Team members will direct re-entry of building by occupants.Immediately after re-entry of building, a meeting will be conducted by CP and/or SMwith Sweep Team members for a debriefing of the incident.14

Intruder SituationIf intruder refuses to leave:1. Walk away from intruder if he/she indicates potential for violence (be aware of actions,location, weapons, packages, etc.).2. Notify the SM and call 911. Provide a full description of intruder.3. The SM may invoke lock down or evacuation procedures.Hostile Persons and Violent ActsPrior to an actual hostile security threat, students and staff should become familiar with theSecurity Response Procedures described in the Emergency Response Plan.Preparation:1. Be familiar with the layout of your building and all exits.2. Be familiar with Tooele Tech Emergency Evacuation Procedures.3. Know which staff and faculty members in your area are responsible to direct activities inthe event of an emergency situation.What to do:1. If you encounter a hostile non-violent individual: Do not take the person’s remarks personally. Focus on the situation. Be helpful and attentive. Let the hostile person vent his/her feelings. Listen actively. Acknowledge what the person communicates. Maintain eye contact. Be polite and professional. Take notes. Write down details the person tells you so he/she will see that you areinterested in helping. Ask questions. Clarify anything that you do not understand. Repeat details back to the person. This demonstrates that you understandimportant points. Apologize sincerely for their inconvenience. Take responsibility to solve problems. If you do not know the answer, say that youdo not know. Then tell the person you will find the answer. Do not make promises that you cannot keep.2. In response to a hostile and violent individual: Do not move or make any sudden gestures that may alarm or attract the perpetrator’sattention. If you can do so without attracting attention, immediately leave the area andsummon help. If you must remain, seek cover under a table or desk, or just lie on15

the floor where you are.Stay where you are and do not move or you may attract attention. Do not move untilotherwise directed.If you are near the location of a violent act, do not go toward that location.Notify the CP or SM as soon as possible.ALL CLEAR Guideline:1.2.3.4.The CP or SM will voice the ALL CLEAR and release the building from lockdown.SM will verbally announce the ALL CLEAR to Sweep Team members.Sweep Team members will direct re-entry of building by occupants.Immediately after re-entry of building, a meeting will be conducted by CP and/or SM withSweep Team members for a debriefing of the incident.Suspicious PackagePrior to an actual discovery of a suspicious package, students and staff should become familiarwith the Security Response Procedures described in the Emergency Response Plan.Preparation:3. Be familiar with the layout of your building and all exits.4. Be familiar with Tooele Tech Emergency Evacuation Procedures.5. The following represent characteristics of a suspicious letter or package: Foreign mail, airmail, or special delivery Restrictive markings Excessive weight Handwritten or poorly typed envelope Incorrect titles A title but no name Misspelled common verbs Oily stains or discolorations Rigid envelope Lopsided or uneven envelope Wires or foil protruding from package or envelope Excessive masking tape, string or other wrappingWhat to do:1.2.3.4.5.6.Keep hallways and stairways clear so that suspicious items can be easily identified.Do not touch suspicious packages.Do not allow anyone else to touch or move package.Notify the SM or CP immediately.If you receive an evacuation order, proceed immediately to the safest exit.Do not re-enter the building unless instructed to do so by the SM or CP.16

WeaponsBy Utah law, Section 76-10-505.5, a person may not possess any dangerous weapon, firearm, orshort barreled shotgun, as those terms are defined in Section 76-10-501, at a place that theperson knows, or has reasonable cause to believe, is on or about school premises as defined inthis section.However, there are exceptions to this law and a person is authorized to possess a firearm asprovided under Section 53-5-704, 53-5-705, 76-10-511, or 76-10-523, or as otherwise authorizedby law.List of exceptions: Person has a permit to carry a concealed firearm (the fire arm should be concealed) Law enforcement Federal law enforcement U.S Marshal JudgesDefinitions: “On or about school premises”o Is defined as: In a public or private elementary school, secondary school, andpublic or private institution of higher education. This includes all property andschool grounds. “Dangerous weapon”o A firearm; oro An object that in the manner of its use or intended use is capable of causing deathor serious bodily injury. “Concealed firearm”o Firearm that is covered, hidden, or secreted in a manner that the public would notbe aware of its presence.o Readily accessible for immediate use.Work Area SecurityAll students and staff are responsible for security on the campus.What to do:Students:1. Students will keep personal items under their control at all times.2. Report lost or stolen items to college staff as soon as the loss is discovered.Staff:17

1. Instructors will not loan access keys to students or staff.2. Always secure work areas by controlling personal items, locking filing cabinets, desks,office doors, and storage rooms.3. Protect property from theft by locking cameras, DVD’s, televisions, laptops, cell phonesand other equipment in desk drawers, storage rooms, cabinets, or other securelocations.4. Instructors will protect computers with a password to prevent inappropriate access tocomputer programs.5. Question strangers that are in the building. Offer to help them find the person orlocation they are looking for.The SM may ask students and/or staff to file a police report for theft of personal property.Automobile AccidentsStudents and staff should become familiar with the procedures listed below prior to an actualautomobile accident occurring on school property.What to do:1. Automobile accidents requiring medical assistance will be reported immediately to 911.2. Report all auto accidents to the SM or personnel as soon as possible and provide thefollowing information: Time Location People involved Witnesses It is the responsibility of the parties involved in the accident to contact police andtheir insurance company3. Accidents involving damage to the building may require evacuation. Students and staffwill be notified through the SM and Sweep Team members if the building or a portion ofthe building is to be evacuated.All accidents involving students, staff, or other building occupant (however minor) must bereported to the Director of Human Resources.18

Medical Emergency ProceduresSignificant responsibilities are necessary for every medical emergency and must be coordinatedefficiently and consistently. The following procedures apply to all medical emergencies involvingstudents, staff, and other building occupants.Preparation:1.2.3.4.Be familiar with the layout of your building and all exits.Be familiar with the Tooele Tech Emergency Evacuation Procedures.Be familiar with the location of first aid kits, flashlights, and fire extinguishers.Know which staff and faculty members in your area are responsible to direct activities inthe event of an emergency situation.What to do:If you are the first person to discover a victim or to observe the scene of an accident withinjuries:1. Immediately call 911 and inform the dispatcher of the exact location and extent of themedical emergency including the best entrance for the emergency personnel to enterthe building.2. Follow any instructions provided by the 911 dispatcher.3. Obtain assistance by seeking out someone in the immediate area to assist with themedical emergency.4. Remain with the victim reassuring him/her that help is on the way. Try to make theperson as comfortable as possible.5. Ensure that someone meets emergency personnel at the designated entrance andescorts them to the location of the victim.First Aid Kits are located in each classroom as well as administration and student services.Suicide Attempt1.2.3.4.5.6.Immediately call 911 and describe situation to dispatch.Notify the SM or staff of situation and location.Administration advises parents or guardians if a minor student is suicidal.Try to calm suicidal person.Try to isolate suicidal person from other students and staff.Stay with suicidal person until professional help arrives. Do not leave a suicidal personalone.Suicide Threat1. Immediately call 911 and describe situation to dispatch.2. Notify the SM or staff of situation and location.19

3. Administration notifies faculty and staff before the next school day following a death,serious injury, or attempted suicide. Implement post-crisis intervention as necessary.Post-crisis Intervention1. Administration will meet with appropriate mental/health professionals and/or officialsto determine the level of intervention for staff and students.2. Designate rooms as private counseling areas.3. Escort siblings, friends, and other highly stressed students to counselors.4. Resume normal routine A.S.A.P.5. Assess stress level of staff; recommend counseling as required.6. Do not allow media to interview students.7. Professionals will follow up with students and staff who require counseling.Pandemic ResponseUnderstand and post signs and symptoms of an outbreak.Response Plan:1. Identify all critical functions of the college.2. Ensure continuity of critical functions by maintaining staffing levels required to sustainessential functions in all departments.3. Minimize infection risks to faculty, staff, and students: Remain home when sick Separate infectious students and staff Conduct proper hand washing techniques Use proper respiratory etiquette Conduct routine disinfecting of work area Permit high-risk students and employees to stay home Students and employees with infected household members should stay home Increase social distances within the school environment4. Initiate contingency plans for dealing with campus quarantines or other developmentsthat require the reduction in operating hours or the closure of facilities.5. Communicate essential information to employees, students, staff, and the communityat large.20

Community Emergency ContactsEmergency911Police – Tooele City323 North Main StreetTooele, Utah 84074435.882.8300Sheriff - Tooele County Sheriff47 South Main StreetTooele, Utah 84074435.882.8300Fire - Tooele City Fire Depa

Procedures is included to provide information on requesting assistance in the event of a sudden illness or accident involving injuries to an employee or building occupants. The Emergency Response Procedures Manual has been developed to assist students, faculty/staff and visitors during an emergency or evacuation. Tooele Tech staff will coordinate